The New England Patriots have announced several coaching changes. Defensive line coach Pepper Johnson will now be the linebackers coach, linebackers coach Patrick Graham has been named the defensive line coach, defensive assistant Brian Flores has been named safeties coach, defensive assistant Josh Boyer has been named cornerbacks coach and offensive assistant George Godsey has been named tight ends coach.

Albert Breer, of the Boston Globe, reports Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel said he thinks New England Patriots defensive line coach Pepper Johnson, who is believed to be a candidate for the Patriots defensive coordinator job, is ready to become a defensive coordinator in the NFL. "I think Pepper is probably ready to take over a defense and be in control, and I anticipate he'll have that opportunity soon," Crennel said.